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Creamy Boursin Pasta with Baked Feta and Roasted Tomatoes

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A quick and easy pasta dish combining baked feta, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Boursin cheese sauce for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (7 oz) block of feta cheese
  • 250g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 150g (5 oz) Boursin cheese, garlic and herb flavor
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) reserved pasta water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • Fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 300g (10.5 oz) dried pasta of choice (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
  • Salt, for pasta water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the block of feta in the center of your baking dish. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around it.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the feta and tomatoes. Sprinkle oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes evenly. Toss tomatoes gently to coat without moving the feta.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the feta softens and starts to brown slightly and the tomatoes blister and release their juices.
  4. While feta and tomatoes bake, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually 9-11 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup (120ml) pasta water before draining.
  5. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallot; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent but not browned.
  6. Add the baked feta and roasted tomatoes to the skillet. Mash the feta gently, stirring it into the butter, garlic, and shallot mixture to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Stir in the Boursin cheese and about 1/4 cup (60ml) reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Add more pasta water a tablespoon at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  8. Add cooked pasta directly to the skillet. Toss gently to coat every piece in the creamy sauce.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Keep a close eye on the feta while baking to prevent burning; cover loosely with foil if needed. Reserve pasta water to achieve a silky sauce texture. Sauté garlic and shallots gently to avoid bitterness. Use tongs or a large spoon to toss pasta gently to maintain shape. Fresh herbs added at the end brighten the dish.

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Keywords: Boursin pasta, baked feta, roasted tomatoes, creamy pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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